Oxford BioMedica develops gene-based medicines for the treatment of cancer, neurodegenerative and ocular diseases. A number of products are in clinical development including three ocular gene therapies (partnered with Sanofi), a gene therapy for Parkinson's disease and a therapeutic cancer vaccine.

Our in-house capabilities span research, clinical development, regulatory affairs and manufacturing. At the end of December 2012, our staff numbered 81, mainly based in our laboratories and headquarters on the Oxford Science Park in addition to a large team based at our proprietary manufacturing facility in Cowley, Oxford.

Research Scientist
Ref: OXB-CEG-201301

We are looking for a Research Scientist to cover a period of maternity leave to join the Cell Engineering Group. The candidate will have three years’ experience in a relevant scientific degree program as well as basic degree level knowledge in biology, virology and cell biology. Basic laboratory technical experience is essential with particular emphasis on Tissue Culture, qPCR and Molecular Biology. Duties will include:

• Assisting in the development and optimisation of lentiviral vector production
• Assisting in the development of stable lentiviral vector producer cell lines and the screening of resulting producer clones
• Responsible for planning and performing non-clinical grade large scale viral vector preparations
• Assisting with other activities within the Cell Engineering Group as required

We offer attractive salaries aimed at attracting the best people with recognised relevant experience. We offer a share option scheme, life assurance, generous holiday allowance, childcare voucher scheme; health cash benefit plan, company pension scheme and a friendly working environment.

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Closing date for applications 16th May 2013